Kitepix Magazine No.6 April - June 2015 | Page 6

TAÏNA 2015 In its 4th generation, the Taïna is our best seller. We’ve created the ultimate wind machine to satisfy all styles, all levels, in all conditions. The Taïna is a perfect all-terrain kite with special performance for the waves. KEY POINTS › School / All-round / Wave riding › New school Hybrid › Clean and Simple Bridle System › Heavy duty one-pump System › Customizable bar pressure / kite feel KITE OPTIONS Size Wind Range 17 6-14 14 8-18 12 10-22 10 12-25 9 13-30 7 18-35 5.5 23-max (Meters) (Knots)* Price (USD)** Price (GBP) $1,460 £1010 $1,200 £910 $1,140 £840 $1,060 £780 $990 £730 $900 £650 $840 £600 * based on a 75 kg rider on a 135 twintip ** without bar › Direct on-demand steering WAVERIDING The 4th generation TAINA 2015 comes in 4 color options, with a kite bag and repair kit. The Taina reacts very well to bar input, can be steered one-handed, and has a very precise feel allowing riders to position the kite anywhere in an instant. The kite’s excellent depower gives riders the option to surf with or without kite power. There is no need to look at the kite to know where it is, allowing riders to completely focus on the wave. FREERIDE/OLDSCHOOL blue & green This all-round beast turns sharp, jumps high, has incredible grunt, and catches well during mega-loops. Due to its great depower, sending the kite in overpowered conditions without losing your edge is easily achieved. Its power delivery is exponential, giving the kite a superb vertical lift. RACING/SPEED The Taina has incredible upwind performance and the ability to fly on all points of sail. With small wingtips, a big projected area, and only 3 struts, we have achieved the highest power to drag ratio, making the Taina a top competitor for racing on water and snow. red & yellow pink & blue BEGINNERS/KITESCHOOLS The Tania’s performance excels in its user-friendly characteristics. Its profile is shaped in a way that makes the kite virtually impossible to stall and re-launches effortlessly. The Taina’s total depower ability makes this kite is very safe and easy to use. My life, my ride, my star green & orange WWW.STARKITES.COM